64th Annual Conference

Friday, March 9

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Workshop 60

Yes, But What Good is it? The Use of an Improvisational Acting Group for Psychotherapists (Part 1)

Part 2 is scheduled for Saturday (8:45-12:00 noon)

Chair:

Elinor Dunn Grayer, M.S.W., Ph.D., BCD, CGP, Faculty, Sanville Institute, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop explores improvisational acting; a tool which enhances the ability to play, thus engage in new paradigms of behavior and perception in a safe environment. It looks at the theoretical base for this format, discusses its use to the therapist and the application of the treatment principles involved. A brief didactic presentation will be followed by the opportunity to experience improvisational acting under the guidance of an experienced director. Comfortable clothing is recommended since participants will be physically active during the workshop.
demonstration, sharing of work experiences, experiential, didactic
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Play, in a structured and safe environment and then,
2. Study theoretical material concerning the use of improvisational acting in the therapeutic process.
 

Course References:

1. Sanville, J. (1987) Creativity and the Constructing of the Self. Psychoanalytic Review, 74: pp 263-279.
2. Winnicott, D.W. (1967) The Location of Cultural Experience in Playing and Reality. New York: Basic Books, 1971, pp95-103.
3. Sanville, J. (1987a), Creativity and the Constructing of the Self. Psychoanalytic Review,74:263-279.